CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

THE DIPLOMAT RADISSON BLU HOTEL MANAMA, BAHRAIN

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY SHAIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL KHALIFA, MINISTER OF OIL, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

SUPPORTED BY

SPONSORS SPEAKERS

ORGANISED BY

REGISTER NOWwww.bbtc-mena.biz

+971 (0)4 421 4642office@europetro-me.com

BBTC MENA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Hilal Ali IsmaeelDirector Manager of Petroleum R&DCenter, MINISTRY OF OIL - IRAQ

Martin de WitFLEXICOKING Technical SalesManager ESSO NEDERLAND B.V.

Hafedh Al-QassabBMP Project DirectorBAPCO

Joseph IbrahimManaging Director, Middle EastAXENS

Mubarak Al-MutairiManager Technical Services MABKNPC

Gary BrierleyProject Development Manager forHeavy OilHONEYWELL UOP

Steve BeestonVice President – TechnologyLicensing, Process Technology &Consulting, WOOD

Thomas HeinrichSenior ConsultantNEXANT

Siva AriyapadiMarketing Manager - DownstreamProcess TechnologiesEXXONMOBIL

Stefan ChapmanVice PresidentEURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS

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Excellent; well attended by

customers in the Middle East

EXXONMOBIL

KEY HIGHLIGHTS■ Market Overview & Trends

■ Increasing Conversion & Complexity to MeetDemand & Remain Competitive

■ IMO 2020 is here – the real impact

■ Residue Upgrading Innovation – Technologies,Tools & Equipment

■ Focus on Thermal, Ebullated Bed & SlurryHydrocracking Technologies

■ Innovations in Tools & Equipment - SpecialisedInstrumentation & Heat Exchange Equipment,Efficient BOB Equipment Clean-out Techniques

■ The Growing Importance of Integration withPetrochemicals

■ Current & Future Projects - Case Studies, BestPractices, CAPEX Optimisation & Efficient Project Management & Execution

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DAY 1: TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER

Current Market Situation• Why Bottom of the Barrel is highly important at the moment

in the Middle EastThomas Heinrich, Senior Consultant, NEXANT

Bapco Stays Competitive with Bapco ModernizationProgramme (BMP)• Project scope and status updateHafedh Al-Qassab, BMP Project Director, BAPCO

Tuning Refinery Units for Profitable Residue ProcessingMariano Del Pozo, Technical Manager, SATORP

The Advantages and Importance of Residue Upgrading in aGreenfield RefineryElvin Alıyev, Senior Process Engineer, STAR REFINERY,SOCAR TURKEY

10:40 - 11:10 NETWORKING BREAK

08:00 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

09:00 OPENING REMARKS BY HE SHAIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL KHALIFA, MINISTER OF OILSTEFAN CHAPMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS

09:10 SESSION ONE - KEYNOTES: DOWNSTREAM MARKETS & INDUSTRY TRENDS / REGIONAL PROJECT UPDATES

Maximise your networking opportunities at the conference by joining the special interactive session ‘Exhibitors Showcase’

BENEFITS FOR DELEGATES

■ Network with your group members & exhibitors

■ Get to know event exhibitors in the most efficient way

■ Get inside knowledge from exhibitors

Find your groupnumber on yourbadge

STEP 1 Find your groupleader &members

STEP 2 Visit all stands withyour group & completethe exhibitorspassport

STEP 3 Select & vote for thebest Exhibitor.Submit your completedexhibitor passport forthe raffle to win prizes

STEP 4

BENEFITS FOR EXHIBITORS

■ Demonstrate & promote your products to all delegates

■ Opportunity to provide a unique experience to visitors

■ Make an impression & develop lasting relationships

11:10 SESSION TWO - EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE

13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH

FEATURED PRESENTATION: COUNTRY FOCUSThe Reality of the Iraqi Refining Industry & Future Plans forFuel Oil Handling• Overview and current status of the Iraqi Refining Industry• Objectives in terms of products, quality & productionSattar Jalil Hussein, Chief Engineer, IRAQI MINISTRY OF OIL -PETROLEUM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

AI Improved Delayed Coker• Root cause analyses of steam eruption of the cutting phase with

machine learning• Peak energy forecasting with machine learning to reduce

energy costKaroly Ott, Innovation Manager, MOL GROUP

14:00 SESSION THREE – TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – WHAT’S NEW IN THERMAL PROCESSES, SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT & SOLUTIONS

How to Boost the Performance of your Hydrocracker through anEfficient Catalyst SelectionStephane Morin, Manager Experimental R&D, ADNOC REFINING RESEARCH CENTRE

Axens Hydrocracking Technology: Customized Solutions forRefining and Petrochemicals ProductionFeifei Huang, Technologist – Middle Distillates & ConversionBusiness Line, AXENS

15:30 SESSION FOUR – INDUSTRY QUESTIONS, CHALLENGES & PROCESS SOLUTIONS (TECHNOLOGY, CATALYSTS, EQUIPMENT)

17:00 END OF DAY ONE

15:10 - 15:30 NETWORKING BREAK

The Advent of IMO 2020: What to do with the (unconverted)residue?• What are the impacts of a new residue upgrader on the

existing refinery units and support systems?• What to do with the unconverted residue stream?Samiya Parvez, Process Engineer, FLUOR

Optimising Production and Improving Profits whenProcessing Heavy Residue within a Refinery Preheat TrainMartin Gough, Managing Director, CALGAVIN

IMO 2020 – FLEXICOKING™ Solutions for MonetizingResidues in a Refinery or Crude to Chemicals Unit• Converting residue feedstock into higher value products for

downstream and/or petrochemical value chains• Upgrading high sulfur fuel oil or monetizing residue streams

in a crude to chemicals configuration• Providing solutions in the wake of IMO 2020Martin de Wit, FLEXICOKING Technical Sales Manager, ESSO NEDERLAND B.V.

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2019

15:40 - 16:00 CLOSING REMARKS, RAFFLE DRAW & END OF CONFERENCE

10:30 - 11:00 NETWORKING BREAK

Hydrogen Optimisation for Residue Upgrading Projects• Case studies of hydrogen optimisation• Residue gasification vs. steam methane reforming forhydrogen manufacturing • Creating synergies with integrated solutionsAlexander Benöhr, Director, Marketing & Strategy, WorldBusiness Line Large Industries, AIR LIQUIDE

UOP Uniflex™ MC™ Process• Case study to show how the refinery configuration can be

optimized using SDA technology and Unicracking technologyGary Brierley, Project Development Manager for Heavy Oil,HONEYWELL UOP

HCAT® Technology Application to Enhance High Conversion inEbullated BedsJeffrey Gendler, Vice President, Business Development &Licensing, HTI

Hydrogen Units Tailor-made to Steam and Power CogenerationDemands, and Self-Sufficiency• Tailor-made on-purpose hydrogen generation Hydrocarbon vs.

steam vs. power trade-off Matt Pitcher, Technology Manager Hydrogen, TECHNIPFMC

World Class Test Facility for Furnace and Reactors: SeparatingMyth from Reality & Lessons Learned• Using real data from furnace conditions to prove tubeskin

accuracies• Findings from reactor skin thermocouple tests for optimised

temperature measurementMike Bennett, Director of Technology, GAYESCO WIKA

Forming and Handling of Bulk Carbon-Rich Residue fromUpgrading Processes• From upgrading processes like EST, FCC, SDA, Visbreaking

• Uniform forming process for:˗Production of free flowing particles with a High Bulk

Density for packing & handling.˗Low Environmental Impact Process: Indirect

Cooling & Low Dust Formation • Residue Stream: Physical Properties & Process

RequirementsMarvin Petit-homme, Sales Manager, IPCO

Crystaphase Presents a Case for Active FiltrationScott Kendrick, Director, CRYSTAPHASE

09:00 SESSION FIVE – TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – INSIGHT ON LATEST NEWS ONHYDROPROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES, CATALYSTS, EQUIPMENT & SOLUTIONS

11:00 SESSION SIX - TOP TOPICS – INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH

14:10 - 14:30 NETWORKING BREAK

13:00 SESSION SEVEN - OPTIMISING SOLUTIONS, EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS FORACHIEVING HIGHER PROFITABILITY PART ONE

14:30 SESSION EIGHT - OPTIMISING SOLUTIONS, EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS FORACHIEVING HIGHER PROFITABILITY PART TWO

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08:00 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

How to RemainCompetitive in Today’sMarketsDiversification, JV,Industry Trends

Industry Potential GameChangersShift in ProductDemand, Regulations,Eco-Drive

Future of the IndustryHuman Capital,Attracting the NewGeneration, KnowledgeRetention

1 2 3DigitalisationA Powerful Tool,Shaping theRefinery of theFuture Today

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Maximizing DCU Liquid Yields from Arabian Heavy Feedstock• Delayed coker liquid yields• Reduction of coke production• Reduction of gas makeEssam Al Otaibi, Utilities Operations Superintendent, SATORP

Reducing the Risk of H2S Contamination using Advanced MultipointTemperature Measurement and Profiling Technology forHydrotreating Reactors• How to optimize temperature profiling for higher unit performance:

Catalyst bed temperature average measurement (WABT)• How to avoid instrument failures and prevent potentially hazardous

consequences: Effects of H2S contamination on temperatureprobes

• How to limit pressure drops: Optimize temperature routingsthrough self-supporting probe design and fewer support frames

Stefano Mella, Product Manager, ENDRESS+HAUSER

Controlling Manufacturing Parameters: The effect onThermocouple Data Quality, Performance and ProcessOptimization Inside Catalytic Reactors• The Inherent inaccuracies of TCs and the role

manufacturing plays• Reactor Thermometry critically for process optimisation• Using temperature measurements to evaluate reactor

investmentsKhaled Abdellatif, Technology Manager MENA, DAILYTHERMETRICS

Become a SponsorLOGO BRANDING SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Your logo prominently displayed on important conferencematerials distributed to all delegates■ Sponsor of the bags■ Sponsor of the lanyards■ Sponsor of the event guide■ Sponsor of the stationery■ Sponsor of the conference water bottles

HOST A FUNCTION

Host a high quality & memorable networking event and havethe chance to welcome delegates at the chosen function■ Sponsor of the lunch(es)■ Sponsor of the gala evening■ Sponsor of the networking coffee breaks

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE:■ Delegate places■ Exhibition space■ Advertising pages & online exposure■ Opportunity to make a presentation and/or chair a session

Book Exhibition SpaceAN EXHIBITION PACKAGE INCLUDES:■ Two delegate places■ Space for your own display■ Table, chairs and electricity points■ Your logo, profile and contacts in the event guide■ Excellent visibility during the event

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

SUPPORTERS AND MEDIA PARTNERS

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Bottom of the Barrel Conference it’s a very valuable

source of information, knowledge and

sharing experience

SATORP

THE VENUE

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Manama, BahrainThe 5-star Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel is located in Manama’s

prestigious diplomatic area and located just over 5 kilometers from Bahrain

International Airport (BAH). The Hotel offers easy access to the Financial

Harbour and the city’s commercial, shopping and banking districts. Bahrain

Museum, Al Fateh Grand Mosque and several shopping malls are also close to the

Hotel. The hotel offers sweeping city views, modern comfort and top amenities

such as restaurants and bars, as well as an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym.

Other amenities include a tennis court, squash courts and a business center.

Euro Petroleum Consultants has negotiated special rates for delegates at the

Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. Details on how to book your room will be

sent to you after you have registered to attend. We recommend booking your

accommodation as soon as possible as there are a limited rooms available

with the discounted rates.

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ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) is a leadingindependent consulting company for theDownstream Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sectors.

Our mission is to act as Client Project Engineer(CPE) providing expertise, advice and supportduring all stages of Project Development,including Feasibility Studies, Masterplans,Technology Selection, PMC Services, Start-UpSupport and Operations Management.

We also act as Consultant to major Banks toprovide technical supervision for the projectsthey have financed.

EPC has over 20 years of consulting experiencespanning all regions; Russia & CIS, the Caspianregion, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

View our full portfolio: www.europetro.comContact us at: consulting@europetro.com

RECENT PROJECTSMOZYR REFINERYHOIL Complex Consulting Services

LUKOIL VOLGOGRADFEED Contractor for SDA Complex

LUKOIL NNOSFCC & HF Alkylation Complex (PMC)

FORTEINVESTRefinery Expansion (Technical advisor)

AFIPSKY REFINERYTechnical Consultant to Bank for MajorRefinery Upgrade Project

SOCARUrea Complex & Polypropylene Project(PMC)

MOZYR REFINERYOctane Complex (PMC)

SALAVATNEFTEORGSINTEZTechnical Consultant, Acrylic Acid Project

SONARA CAMEROONRefinery Expansion (PMC)

20+ YEARSof consulting experiencespanning all regions

10OFFICESin seven countriesaround the world

100+PROJECTSon consulting successfully completed

200+EVENTSheld worldwide with international status

Great event to keep updated with latestpredictions in the marketand the most advanced

technologies

ADNOC REFINING

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UPCOMING EPC EVENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

ME-TECH 2020 - 10th Middle East Technology Forum for Refining &Petrochemicals will take place from 18-20 February in Abu Dhabi.

Now in its 10th successive year, ME-TECH continues to attract thebest of the Downstream sector, bringing together seniorrepresentatives and specialists from regional end-user companieswith the leading licensors, technology companies and innovativeservice and solutions providers. The aim is to share latest projects,discuss market trends and the challenges and opportunities thatcome with them and become updated about the latest technologicaladvances which will drive the refining and petrochemicals industriestowards greater growth and efficiency.

For more information, please visit www.me-tech.biz

KEY TOPICS:

• Market Overview & Industry Trends

• Project Updates from Key Regional

Producers

• Increased Integration Between

Refining & Petrochemicals

• Technology Updates – Options for

Maximising Conversion & Meeting

Evolving Demand

• Clean Fuels & Latest Innovations in

Catalysts

• Specialty Petrochemicals

Technologies

• Feedstock Diversification &

Alternative Routes

• Latest in Advanced Olefins &

Polyolefins Technologies

NEW, EXCITING FORMAT FOR 2020!

OPEX MENA was launched in 2013 and is a high-level and interactiveannual forum that provides organisations in the MENA region withaccess to current thought leadership and advanced methodologies forimproving performance through strategies related to operationalexcellence. For organisations involved in highly complex operationsincluding oil, gas, chemicals and aluminium, the goals of attaining ahigh level of operational excellence and reaching a target of zeroaccidents, have always been closely intertwined. Therefore in 2020,we will take a close look at safety leadership and managementculture, as well as the very latest strategies, systems, tools anddigital innovations that are available to support organisations on theirOE journey.

OPEX MENA is designed for C-Level and Senior Management in alldisciplines from the oil, gas, petrochemicals and complexmanufacturing sectors. The event is also highly beneficial formanufacturing and technical personnel: Operational Excellencepersonnel, Operations Managers, Turnaround and MaintenanceManagers, HSE Leaders and Department Heads, Production, Processand Reliability Engineers, Shift Supervisors and Operational SupportStaff and indeed all personnel who drive Safety and OperationalExcellence in their function.

For more information, please visit www.opex.biz

KEY TOPICS:

• The Link between Safety Excellence

and Operational Excellence

• Harnessing Digital Innovation

• Improve the Performance and

Profitability of your Asset

Excellent presentations and amazing networking

opportunities

SAUDI ARAMCO

REGISTRATION

TERMS & CONDITIONS

A supplement of USD 300 will be added to the rate after 1 November 2019.

PLEASE NOTE: The Kingdom of Bahrain implemented Value Added Tax (VAT) on 1st January 2019. As soon as the UAE’s FederalTax Authority announces the treatment of implementing GCC states, there is likely to be a change in the pattern of taxation inour invoices in order to comply with the provisions of UAE tax regulations. Therefore, an additional invoice covering the VATamount may have to be generated.

BBTC MENA

Delegate Rate for Operating/Producer Companies USD 1550Delegate Rate for Companies Supplying Technologies, Equipment or Services* USD 1950Exhibition Stand Including Two Delegate Places USD 6000

REGISTER AT www.bbtc-mena.biz

+971 (0)4 421 4642

office@europetro-me.com

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LOCATION OF CONFERENCEThe conference will take place at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel,Bahrain.

ACCOMMODATIONHotel accommodation is not included in the Registration Fee but EPC hasnegotiated special rates for our delegates with the conference venue. Yourevent registration confirmation email will provide instructions on how tobook a room at the hotel.

REGISTRATION FEEThis includes attendance at the conference, Conference documentation,lunch and coffee breaks on both days and attendance at social functions.Full payment must be received before the conference in order to guaranteeentry.

CONFERENCE LANGUAGEThe conference language will be English.

VISASDelegates requiring visas in advance to enter Bahrain can obtain touristvisa support letters from their hotel.

PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO OBTAIN YOUR VISA AND ENSURETHAT YOUR PASSPORT IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM ARRIVAL INBAHRAIN.

CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATIONIf you are unable to attend the conference in person, you can purchase theConference Proceedings. This includes access to all the papers andpresentations, which can be downloaded from the web site. The conferenceProceedings are available at a cost of USD 600.

CANCELLATIONSCancellations made before 3 November 2019 will be refunded in full less anadministrative charge of USD 250. We regret that cancellations made afterthis date cannot be refunded or credited. Substitutes are acceptable at anytime.

DISCLAIMEREPC reserves the right to alter the content or timing of the program and itsspeakers although this happens rarely. EPC is not responsible for thecontent of the presentations by third parties or if an event is cancelled orpostponed due to force majeure. Denotes speaker is subject to finalconfirmation. Your image may appear in the post-show report, conferencevideo or photo gallery. If you have any objection to this you must pleaseinform the Organisers.

DATA PROTECTIONThe information given in the registration form by the delegate is processed inaccordance with the Data Protection Act. By registering, you are agreeing toreceive further information related to the event. In addition we may send youinformation about our other events if we deem them to be of relevance toyou. If you do not wish to receive other relevant information from EuroPetroleum Consultants please inform us.

ORGANISERSEuro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) is a consulting organisation supplyingconsulting & project management services to the oil & gas industry.

President: Mr Colin Chapman.

For further information, visit our website: www.europetro.com or contact usby telephone: +971 (0)4 4214642 or send us an email at: office@europetro-me.com

All EPC conferences are very

professional and truly reflecttheir mission and objectives.Their effort is acting as acatalyst in promoting latest

technologies in the GCC Regionand playing a key role inshaping the future in

this region

ADNOC REFINING